What’s New for Spring?
Spring is right around the corner and we are all looking forward to warmer days and spending more time outside in the coming weeks! As we approach spring weather, we are also faced with seasonal allergies. Visit www.healthprep.com for some tips and natural remedies, for adults and children.
Celebrate National Reading Month this March
In honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday, March is designated as National Reading Month - a month to motivate Americans of all ages to read every day!
Raising Readers: What Parents Can Do
Read together every day- read the morning news at breakfast, share a story after supper, or cuddle up for a book at bedtime.
Talk and build vocabulary- interesting conversations build vocabulary, language skills, and knowledge about the world.
Model reading- kids want to do what grownups do. Make sure your kids get to see you reading and hear you talk about it.
Point our print- read and talk about the words you see in the world around you- signs, recipes, cereal boxes, instruction manuals, bus schedules, news, maps, and menus.
Create a reading-rich home- Find books at the bookstore or yard sales. Provide a special shelf or basket for kids to keep their own books and one for library books.
Encourage your child’s reading- Praise the efforts of a soon-to-be or beginning reader.
Keep books handy- Stash books in your bag to read aloud when you travel or have to wait at restaurants or for appointments. Or keep eBooks on your phone.
Start reading traditions- Beyond bedtime stories, consider a special birthday book, holiday favorites, or a regular family read aloud night.
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” - Dr. Seuss
Spring Pictures
Spring pictures will be taken for individuals/class on Tuesday, March 29th and Wednesday, March 30th. Please see your child’s assigned day/s below:
Tuesday, March 29th:
Button Willow- Tuesday/Thursday and Monday-Friday students’ individual picture
Little Bluestem 2’s- Tuesday/Thursday and Monday-Friday students’ individual picture
Little Bluestem 3’s- Tuesday/Thursday and Monday-Friday students’ individual pictures
Honeysuckle- Individual and Class Picture
Wednesday, March 30th:
*** If your child does not attend on their assigned class picture day, you are welcome to bring your child for the picture!
Button Willow- M/W/F students’ and Whole Class Picture
Little Bluestem 2’s- M/W/F students’ and Whole Class Picture
Little Bluestem 3’s- M/W/F students’ and Whole Class Picture
Southern Sundrop- M/W/F students’ and Whole Class Picture
Upcoming Events and Important Dates
March 11th- Kindergarten Field Trip to The Virginia Air and Space Science Center
March 14th- Guest Reader Kentrell Martin visit
March 18th- Staff Development Day- School Closed to students
March 24th- Pizza Day!
March 29th & 30th- Individual and Class Spring Pictures
April 1st- In-house field trip for all classes- The Children’s Museum (more information to come)
April 8th- Spring Tea Party Production (families are invited to this event) (refer to February’s newsletter for details on the event)
April 11-15th- Spring Break- School Closed
May 13th- Kindergarten Graduation 10:30am
May 30th- Memorial Day- School Closed
June 3rd- Farm Day & last day of school